When Apple launched the AirPods Max in December 2020, they quickly became a staple in our best wireless headphones buying guide. Now, four years on, Apple has finally updated its premium over-ear headphones. But are the changes in the new AirPods Max 2024 (or AirPods Max 2, if you prefer) enough to warrant an upgrade?
While we’ve yet to review the new AirPods Max 2024 formally, we’ve still compared both headphones below, based on the official specs and everything we know. The fact that they’re both almost identical also means that we have a pretty solid idea of what to expect in terms of sound quality though, rest assured, we’ll be updating this comparison following our full AirPods Max 2024 review. Until then, however, it’s time to dive in…
